Detective Conan: Beika Town's Complete Transformation into Los Santos

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Thinking back to what he had done—hanging the other person from the tree with spider silk—Koizumi Akako probably didn't have anything nice to say to him when she called.

Because the process was quite exciting, Lin Che couldn't control himself this time either. Compared to his gentleness towards Curaçao and Shiho Miyano, he was much more rough today.

Should I answer or not?

When another new call came in, Lin Che was at a loss.

But after a brief hesitation, he put the phone to his ear.

There was no roaring or anger as expected, nor any of the expected insults or arrogance.

Koizumi Akako asked calmly and softly, with a hint of trepidation, "Will we be able to have a baby like this?"

Lin Che opened his mouth, paused for a moment, and said, "Maybe."

"......I see."

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone.

Finally, Koizumi Akako spoke again and asked, "Then... you'll take responsibility for me, right?"

“Of course.” Lin Che didn’t hesitate at all this time. “I will definitely take full responsibility for you, Hongzi.”

The change in address signifies that the two have grown closer.

However, Koizumi Akako then made a surprising statement: "Then you should get ready, we'll find a time to hold the wedding."

“You have no family lineage, and you were able to enter the realm of magic only because of my guidance, so you will directly marry into my Red Magic lineage.”

Lin Che fell silent.

He really didn't care about marrying into the family.

But marriage...

Lin Che's voice finally betrayed a hint of nervousness, "Well, let's not rush into marriage yet, I'm not ready."

"How about we spend more time together, get to know each other better, and then decide whether or not to get married?"

"After all, you're still young. How can you make such a hasty decision about your entire life?"

Koizumi Akako's tone rose:

"In my opinion, after doing that kind of thing, you should get married. Is there anything wrong with that?"

"You're not just saying you'll take responsibility for me, but you don't actually mean it at all, are you?"

Lin Che shook his head repeatedly to indicate that he absolutely did not.

He's not an irresponsible person, he just wasn't really ready.

He also needs time to build up his harem so that Koizumi Akako can gradually accept him.

Even without any preparation, brainwashing still takes time.

Lin Che quickly made another excuse, saying that he had some very important things to do recently and that he would get married after he finished. Only then did Koizumi Akako let him off the hook.

However, after the witch's arrogance was stripped away, she completely transformed into a clingy and adorable little fairy, saying she wanted to come and help Lin Che get these things sorted out quickly so they could get married as soon as possible.

Lin Che was quite eager for Koizumi Akako's magical assistance, but he was even more afraid of marriage. So he hurriedly found an angle to let her take advantage of his busy time to prepare for the wedding, and only then was he finally able to get away.

"Of all my female confidantes, she's definitely the most difficult to deal with..."

After putting down his phone, Lin Che leaned back on the sofa, panting heavily, feeling even more exhausted than when he had caused a scene at the military base.

The night passed quickly.

Lin Che followed the address to Kudo Yusaku's other property in Japan.

This place is quite ordinary compared to his permanent residence, just a 200-square-meter flat in a bustling area.

Kudo Yusaku was wearing his usual suit, showing no signs of fatigue or health problems.

"Please make yourself at home. What would you like to drink?"

Yusaku Kudo is quite approachable, and his voice is very gentle. Being with him is an indescribable feeling of comfort.

"Have a cup of tea, please."

Lin Che found a seat and sat down, his gaze fixed on Kogoro Mouri directly opposite him.

He never expected that the friend Kudo Yusaku mentioned would be a bumbling detective.

In the original storyline, the relationship between Yusaku Kudo and Kogoro Mouri seemed rather bland.

The two rarely appeared together, and their dialogue was even more minimal.

It's obvious.

The couple's wives were their best friends since their teenage years, and their children were also childhood sweethearts.

How could their relationship be bad?

At most, he'd just be a bumbling detective who'd fall on hard times, and out of pride, he'd avoid appearing on stage with Yusaku Kudo and reduce their interactions.

But the bumbling detective wasn't really down on his luck.

“Mr. Lin, you and Mr. Mori have known each other for a long time, but I still want to make an extra introduction.”

Yusaku Kudo returned carrying a steaming cup of tea.

"This is Mr. Mori, a former detective."

"I resigned from the police system for some special reasons and became a detective."

"However, he actually switched to working for Interpol and is currently serving as an administrator at the Japan Central Bureau."

Lin Che felt a chill run down his spine.

While he was trying his best to find Interpol, it turned out that Kogoro Mouri was the hidden administrator.

"That's really unexpected. I had previously guessed that Mr. Mori had transferred to the Ministry of Public Security."

This speculation arose that very night.

Amuro Tooru's sudden visit yesterday further solidified Lin Che's idea.

The result was actually not like that.

Seeing that Lin Che did not intend to get up and shake hands, Kogoro Mouri simply remained seated and said with a smile, "I had thought about going to the Ministry of Public Security before, but since the two systems have their own conflicts, I simply became an Interpol agent."

"Anyway, the responsibilities are all pretty much the same, so it won't make a difference. It was Kudo who recommended me for this position."

Yusaku Kudo often says he has friends in Interpol, and now it seems that these friends of his must be quite extraordinary.

The VIP placed the tea in front of Lin Che, sat down again, and said:

"Now that you know Conan's true identity, I think it would be better if you introduced yourself to Mori."

"Of course I can't let the little guy run wild. I heard that Mr. Lin is also hostile to that organization. I hope you will take care of him in the future."

So I guess I came here because of Conan.

The so-called introduction of Kogoro Mouri to him was just a way of revealing one of his cards.

On the one hand, they demonstrate their strength, and on the other hand, they win over allies.

It seems that besides Kogoro Mouri, Conan probably also has "bodyguards" arranged by Yusaku Kudo.

who can that be?

Or perhaps it's a certain organization?

Could it be the entire police system...?

Conan is not important to Lin Che now.

He simply changed the subject, saying, "Is Madam not home?"

When guests visit, the hostess is usually the one responsible for entertaining them.

Kudo Yusaku instantly recalled the scene of Lin Che touching Irene Andora's little hand in the game world, coughed twice and laughed, "She rarely comes back to the country, and she's busier than me visiting relatives and friends."

Lin Che immediately followed up, "Since Mr. Maoli works for Interpol, I'd like to ask you, do you know the location of the Pacific Ocean buoy?"

Yusaku Kudo and Kogoro Mouri were both taken aback, then exchanged a glance.

The clueless detective asked in confusion, "Why are you asking this?"

The Pacific Buoy is a newly established research facility.

For Kogoro Mouri, this place was nothing special; it was merely a secret location.

Moreover, he had heard that after a while, this place would be opened to the public as a tourist attraction to increase revenue and supplement the lack of research funding.

Without thinking, Lin Che blurted out, "That organization is somewhat interested in it and might take action."

"If I knew the exact location, I could nip the organization's plans in the bud."

"Don't even think about doing it yourself."

Lin Che smiled.

"After all, before I took on the organization, major institutions around the world had achieved almost nothing in this regard."

"It's more reliable for me to do it myself."

"Mr. Kudo, you probably don't want Conan to stay like this forever, do you?"

Chapter 177 Location of Pacific Buoys

Kudo Yusaku was taken aback by what he was said.

Of course, he didn't want his child to always be like this.

It took so much effort to raise it, and now it's turned back to its original state.

Kogoro Mouri was somewhat embarrassed.

Lin Che is right. Neither Interpol nor the spy organizations unique to each country have made any progress in cracking down on the Black Organization for many years.

He only learned of the Black Organization's existence after joining Interpol ten years ago, and gradually learned about the various organizations' two or three decades-long struggle against it.

The more he learned, the more cautious he became, placing the Black Organization in a rather "high" position.

But now...

Lin Che easily killed two important codename members, and countless peripheral members died at his hands, forcing the organization to drastically shrink its forces.

This is probably the most well-behaved phase the organization has ever been in.

The two of them drifted off into their own thoughts in silence.

Lin Che waited quietly.

He is now being watched by the Japanese authorities, and if they continue to use coercive measures against these two, he may make enemies all over the world.

Ultimately, it was because Lin Che had a good impression of these two and didn't want to ruin their relationship.

If he really couldn't find out the location of the Pacific buoy, then Lin Che would have no choice but to resort to drastic measures.

The irregular flow of time seemed to have suddenly returned to normal, and every minute of waiting was so calm and long.

at last.

Kogoro Mouri exchanged a glance with Yusaku Kudo, then straightened his tie and said seriously, "I can tell you the location of the Pacific buoy, but I still think it's very risky for you to act alone."

"After all, the Black Organization has suffered several losses in a row, so they will definitely take precautions."

"I will dispatch Interpol agents to assist you in your operation. They will follow your instructions throughout the process and will absolutely not cause you any trouble."

Lin Che sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation. "Is it possible that these people's very existence is a nuisance to me?"

Kogoro Mouri's demeanor suddenly changed; his beady eyes blinked rapidly, clearly embarrassed.

Kudo Yusaku quickly spoke up to ease the awkwardness, "Haha, in that case, let's leave it all to Mr. Hayashi. Indeed, not everyone is suited for teamwork."

"But if any problems arise that you can't handle during the process, you can contact the Maori for support."

"You can fight alone, but you are never alone."

This time, Lin Che didn't say anything more; one should always leave some room for maneuver.

Sipping tea in silence.

After a break, Yusaku Kudo spoke again: